Soldier (1998) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
Sergeant Todd is a veteran soldier for an elite group of the armed forces. After being defeated by a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers, he is dumped on a waste planet and left for dead. He soon interacts with a group of crash survivors who lead out a peaceful existence. The peace is broken as the new soldiers land on the planet to eliminate the colony, which Sergeant Todd must defend.
Rated R • 1998 • 1h 39m
Soldier is rated R mainly for frequent, intense violence and brief strong language. The film centers on Sergeant Todd (Kurt Russell), a discarded veteran who lands on a waste planet and must defend a peaceful colony from a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers — parents should expect heavy gun battles, explosions, some bloody/ grisly kills, and a few uses of strong profanity. Sexual content is minimal and non-graphic (a brief… Sign up for the full guide
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Is Soldier appropriate for kids?
Soldier is rated R mainly for frequent, intense violence and brief strong language. The film centers on Sergeant Todd (Kurt Russell), a discarded veteran who lands on a waste planet and must defend a peaceful colony from a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers — parents… Read more — free account
Content severity in Soldier
What happens in Soldier, moment by moment
- 0:02 🔥 Mature Themes 7/10
- 0:05 ⚔ Violence & Gore 7/10
- 0:08 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
Sex and nudity in Soldier
Mild and brief. IMDb Parents Guide notes a close-up where a female character isn't wearing a bra, a quick card-game image of nude women, and a couple shown in bed covered by blankets; there is no explicit sex or prolonged nudity. These moments are non-sexual in tone and fleeting.
Violence and gore in Soldier
Frequent, often intense action violence across the runtime. IMDb Parents Guide lists "numerous scenes of strong action violence, including brutal physical fights, intense gunplay, explosions, and some grisly killings." Expect close-quarters hand-to-hand fights, automatic-weapons firefights, explosions that kill civilians, and a few brief bloody or grisly death shots — not prolonged gore but several disturbing fatalities.
Language in Soldier
Moderate. The IMDb Parents Guide reports infrequent but strong language — two uses of the F-word and several uses of "shit" plus other milder profanity during heated scenes. Language is scattered, usually during combat or confrontations.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Soldier
None. No meaningful alcohol, drug use, or smoking plays a role in the story.
Mature themes in Soldier
Strong mature themes: war, abandonment and veteran discard, survival, and collective trauma. The film handles military dehumanization (Todd being dumped), revenge and the moral cost of violence, and the massacre of civilians, which can be emotionally heavy for younger viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soldier appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests Soldier is best for ages 13+. It's rated R. Soldier is rated R mainly for frequent, intense violence and brief strong language. The film centers on Sergeant Todd (Kurt Russell), a discarded veteran who lands on a waste planet and must defend a peaceful colony…
What age rating does Soldier have?
Soldier is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is Soldier about?
Soldier is rated R mainly for frequent, intense violence and brief strong language. The film centers on Sergeant Todd (Kurt Russell), a discarded veteran who lands on a waste planet and must defend a peaceful colony from a new breed of genetically engineered soldiers — parents should expect heavy gun battles…
Is there sex or nudity in Soldier?
Mild and brief. IMDb Parents Guide notes a close-up where a female character isn't wearing a bra, a quick card-game image of nude women, and a couple shown in bed covered by blankets; there is no explicit sex or prolonged nudity. These moments are non-sexual…
How violent is Soldier?
Frequent, often intense action violence across the runtime. IMDb Parents Guide lists "numerous scenes of strong action violence, including brutal physical fights, intense gunplay, explosions, and some grisly killings." Expect close-quarters hand-to-hand…
Is the language in Soldier appropriate for kids?
Moderate. The IMDb Parents Guide reports infrequent but strong language — two uses of the F-word and several uses of "shit" plus other milder profanity during heated scenes. Language is scattered, usually during combat or confrontations.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Soldier?
None. No meaningful alcohol, drug use, or smoking plays a role in the story.
What mature themes appear in Soldier?
Strong mature themes: war, abandonment and veteran discard, survival, and collective trauma. The film handles military dehumanization (Todd being dumped), revenge and the moral cost of violence, and the massacre of civilians, which can be emotionally heavy…
How long is Soldier?
Soldier runs 99 minutes, directed by Paul W. S. Anderson, released in 1998.
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